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Financing will support 1,300 American Jobs WASHINGTON, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) authorized more than $190 million in financing to support the export of Boeing 737-900ER aircraft to El Al Israel Airlines, Ltd. (El Al). According to Boeing, this transaction will help the company create and sustain more than 1,300 American jobs. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110414/MM83673LOGO ) "This...

NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To promote the new class of service called Economy Class Plus which offers more legroom and seat recline, a foot rest, comfort kit and a lot more, EL AL Israel Airlines is launching a parody video called "Funny Excuses Used to Obtain Free Upgrades." The video makes light of humorous reasons travelers tell airport personnel to secure a complimentary upgrade. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121129/NY20567 ) The two-minute spoof...

SEATTLE, Aug. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and EL AL have announced that the Israeli national carrier has finalized an order for two additional Next-Generation 737-900ERs (Extended Range), adding to EL AL's previous order in March 2011, bringing the total number to six 737-900ERs on order. The two-airplane order is valued at approximately $179.2 million at current list prices. "The Next-Generation 737 family already forms the backbone of EL AL's short and medium-haul...

On Monday Israeli officials reported that online hackers had targeted a number of the nation’s critical industries, launching a small-scale but coordinated cyber attack against the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE), Israel’s El Al Airlines and three national banks. Just days before, a hacker allying himself with the plight of the Palestinians accessed and leaked the personal information of thousands of Israeli credit card holders. It has not yet been determined whether the two successive...

TEL AVIV, Israel, August 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Matomy Media Group announced today that EL AL Israel Airlines [http://www.elal.co.il/elal/english/states/general ] has selected its affiliate marketing network unit, Matomy Market, as its exclusive partner for its international affiliate marketing solution. EL AL Israel Airlines CMO Einat Yanai: "We chose Matomy Media Group as a partner to help us expand our international sales online. We trust in their extensive...

SEATTLE, March 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and EL AL have announced that the Israeli national carrier has completed a contract to order four Next-Generation 737-900ERs (extended range) and reserve options for future aircraft. The four-airplane order is valued at approximately $343.2 million at current list prices. "By almost any measure, from the passenger experience to operating performance, EL AL has earned a place among the world's top airlines," said Marlin Dailey, vice...

NEW YORK, July 29 /PRNewswire/ -- EL AL, the national airline of Israel, is now offering its social media followers the opportunity to participate in contests and take advantage of special discounts on flights to Israel. EL AL Facebook (EL AL Israel Airlines USA) and Twitter (twitter.com/ELALUSA) followers will periodically be given the chance to win free roundtrip tickets and $100 discounts off any nonstop flight to Israel. EL AL Facebook fans can enter an exclusive-to-Facebook contest...

NEW YORK, July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New York's hometown airline JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) and Israel's national airline, EL AL, announced today that they intend to sign an interline agreement, providing new and convenient connecting options for both EL AL and JetBlue customers wishing to travel between the U.S. and Israel. Beginning in September, customers will be able to purchase a single ticket for travel on flights of both carriers in one simple transaction, and enjoy...

NEW YORK, Sept. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- EL AL Israel Airlines is announcing that 5W Public Relations, one of the nation's 25 largest public relations firms, has been hired as its new PR agency of record. 5WPR will work with EL AL Airlines on all public relations initiatives in the United States, leading with strategic and creative planning for the brand as well as spearheading a full scale media relations and communications campaign. "5W Public Relations is thrilled to be named the agency of...

Unwilling to fly without her pooch by her side, an Israeli woman purchased the entire business section of an El Al flight from Paris to Israel. The woman identified as Rivka, told the Channel 10 television network Wednesday afternoon, she could not bear the thought of her eight-year-old boxer dog being placed in a cage in the cargo hold of the plane for the duration of the flight. He is my baby, and I asked El Al to rent out the business section and paid $32,000 to ensure my dog, Or (light...